ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
2,564 km
1,593 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,564 km
1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ILY SOF
Airport Name Islay Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ILY SOF
ICAO Code EGPI LBSF
City Port Ellen Sofia
Country United Kingdom Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Sofia
Elevation 56 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,564 kilometers (1,593 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Port Ellen, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,686 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Islay Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Islay Airport (ILY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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